Abstract: An input/output module includes a device communication connector apparatus for connecting at least one conductor between the module and at least one device and interface apparatus for causing the module to place any of a plurality of signals on any of a plurality of contacts of the device communication connector apparatus. The interface apparatus includes at least one electronic integrated circuit providing a selectable interconnection apparatus to a particular one of the contacts. The interface apparatus is configurable by a user of the module. A method of configuring the module includes providing inputs on a personal computer, communicating with a web server embedded in the module, to determine a specific interconnection apparatus for each of the contacts.

Abstract: An implant fixture is built up of a titanium body, a titanium cover that is threadedly engaged with the body, a support having a columnar form of protuberance to be loosely fitted into a small hole in the head of the cover, and a connector spring member including a cylindrical body having spring action that enables it to take hold of the outer surface of the cover through a flange provided at one end. A forceps is built up of two frames, each provided at one end with a finger ring having a claw and at the other end with a holding surface for holding a second shaft of the support in parallel with the axial direction, and a guide rod which extends axially from one frame and has a slidable weight.

Abstract: An implant fixture is built up of a titanium body, a titanium cover that is threadedly engaged with the body, a support having a columnar form of protuberance to be loosely fitted into a small hole in the head of the cover, and a connector spring member including a cylindrical body having spring action that enables it to take hold of the outer surface of the cover through a flange provided at one end. A forceps is built up of two frames, each provided at one end with a finger ring having a claw and at the other end with a holding surface for holding a second shaft of the support in parallel with the axial direction, and a guide rod which extends axially from one frame and has a slidable weight.